Production Technician

Job Title:

Production Technician

Location:

Plymouth Shift Pattern: 11pm - 11am (Night shift) Salary: £31,000 per annum  an impressive 37% shift premium What you'll be doing:
Operating & Assembling:
Operate production machinery, assemble products, perform pallet release duties, and provide essential operational cover during breaks. Maintenance & Refurbishment:
Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and proactively refurbish offline machinery to ensure optimal long-term performance. Troubleshooting & Repair:
Attend to electro-mechanical faults on the production line, utilizing your diagnostic skills to repair equipment rapidly and minimize downtime within planned costs. Quality & Setup:
Ensure all manufacturing equipment is correctly set up to produce products according to strict standards, actively monitoring in-process quality to prevent product holds.

What we're looking for:

A formal qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (e.g., C&G, HND) or a fully time-served apprenticeship. Proven experience working within a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment. Strong hands-on experience in electro-mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and equipment repair. Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. A genuine passion for the healthcare industry and a commitment to producing high-quality medical products.

What we offer:

Financial Rewards: £31k basic salary plus a 37% shift premium, and a share save scheme matched up to £150/month. Health & Wellbeing:
Private Medical Insurance, life assurance, critical illness cover, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing). Future Security: A generous matched contribution pension scheme up to 10% of your salary. Workplace Perks: 24 days holiday (rising to 25 after 5 years), free car parking, a subsidised canteen, flexible benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme, and reward/recognition programs linked to Health, Safety, and Continuous Improvement.

Ready to take the next step in your career? If you are a motivated individual with a desire to learn and contribute to a leading manufacturing operation, we want to hear from you! Either apply to this advert or email or call & ask for Akhil! Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.